Bravo To Launch Another Stinker

Like a bug that just won't die, Bravo's still squirmin' with its latest fashion series, Launch My Line, debuting this week.

The show is a stretch at the very least - 'industry professionals' pair up with fashion designers who then help them create a clothing line. I had to read the description multiple times - and make various diagrams - before (semi)understanding what the show is about.

However, I am excited for designer Vice Detective Crockett to keep me company on those lonely Wednesday nights.

There Are Some Things You Should Never Do With A Turkey

Off to NJ for the holiday, but wanted to leave you with some really disturbing images before I go.

Happy Thanksgiving.

MObama, You Did It Again

MObama was a vision in sequined Naeem Khan last night at the state dinner. The woman pretty much hit it out of the park thrice over: she supported a not terribly well-known designer, showed off a pinch of cleave, AND brought the party with a high, almost punky, updo.

Well played, Michelle. Well played.


Now dear, sweet Desiree put in a valiant effort, but the jury's still out on that Comme des Garcons apron.

THANK YOU Nordstrom.

American Eagle Outfitters: Surprising In A Good Way

My cousins shop at American Eagle Outfitters. They are 12 and 15. Since I have a good decade on them, the preppy adolescent mecca one step up from Aeropostale and a few floors down from J.Crew wouldn't normally appeal to me.

However, don't let the rep deceive you. I went in to find a Xmas gift, and was greeted by a fantastic plaid shirt - in the men's section. Or boys in men's bodies section.

Regardless, the shirt has three redeeming qualities:

1. It's not cheap-looking.

2. My butt is covered, which is crucial when wearing leggings or skinny jeans without the ass of a 14-year-old model.

3. That obnoxious eagle emblem they stick on ALL their clothing is barely visible! As you'll see from above, it's sewn in a neutral grey that disappears within the plaid pattern.

Just say it's vintage - people usually leave you alone after that.

Givhan Sticks It To The Celeb

This woman rules my world.

Robin Givhan gave a speech recently at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she blasted celeb fashion lines, using a brilliant analogy involving Donna Karan and karaoke.

Givhan expressed excitement (or at least dignified content) that the lines are not selling as fabulously as their fabulous designers would hope them to.

The blunt, brilliant WaPo writer also touched upon Sarah Palin and her Naughty Monkeys before exiting the podium, commenting that the choice of red patent heels didn't help her sexism wolf crying.

Palin Can't Run Away From Her Mouth

I've barely had time to detox from the vomit-inducing Oprah interview before hearing about this Palin Newsweek cover. She's peeved because the image was taken from a shoot for Runner's World, calling the whole thing "sexist and oh-so-expected by now".

Hey pot, it's kettle.